| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1541514 | Optics Communications | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This paper reports on the experimental observation of the displacement of a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) excited by a metallic diffraction grating. This effect is achieved by the use of an electro-optical material composed of nano-sized droplets of liquid crystals dispersed in a host polymer. The average refractive index of this material in the form of a thin film on the undulated metal surface can be modified with the application of an external electric field and to tune the wavelength at which the SPR excitation leads to a reflection minimum. The theoretical design and experimental demonstration of the principle of this component are described.
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Authors
S. Massenot, R. Chevallier, J.-L. de Bougrenet de la Tocnaye, O. Parriaux,